We are building a library of recorded live performances of St. Louis Artists.

For our 2026 live-session series, we are seeking 6 bands performing in the genres of R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Blues, or Gospel. Each act will perform a set of 3 songs which will be professionally recorded and mixed, and produced as a video.

Submissions for our March 31 show are due by February 5, 2025. The call for the next show in May will be announced in the coming weeks.

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• 3 Full live video recordings with cinematic video, engineered audio, with unlimited rights to use anywhere

• Live event photos

• Promotional photoshoot before the show

• Artist profile on artbeatstl.com

• Features on Artbeat Social Media & YouTube

• ticket proceeds from live audience (est. $150-$300) 

Selection process & requirements

• Artists must be based in the Greater St. Louis region & play original songs

• Important** Artists must submit the 3 original songs they plan to play in the show

• This series is highlighting artists with roots in Blues, R&B, Hip-hop, Jazz, Soul, and Gospel.

• The next performance is scheduled for March 31 (must be available that day)

• If you are not selected for the first show, your submission will still be considered for future performances in the series

• Selections for the show on 3/31/26 will be announced February by 15.